TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Liz Slagle Todaro on Jan 17, 2025

This week's installment of TBA's Indigent Representation Primer is now available. The new post explores how the increasing strain on our appointed counsel system has ripple effects across the legal and broader community. The crisis in indigent representation is not just a problem for criminal defendants; the entire legal system is impacted by delayed trials, overburdened courts and disrupted proceedings that can stem from a shortage of appointed counsel. The consequences of delays and disruptions extend beyond the courtroom, affecting victims and their families, the families of defendants, children caught in the system, and the larger community. These challenges highlight the urgent need to address the issues with the system, including more resources for the lawyers in this crucial role. Read all past primer posts.